November 24, 2024 5:52 am

Author: international

Mapping the Global Impact of Climate Change on Displacement

COP29 Highlights Alarming Trends in Weather-Related Displacement As COP29 concludes in Baku, Azerbaijan, new data underscores the growing threat of climate-induced displacement. The 2024 Global Report on Internal Displacement reveals that by the end of 2023, at least 6.6 million people were displaced by weather-related disasters, with a staggering 20.3 million forced movements recorded throughout […]

Russia’s Ballistic Missile Strike Sparks Outcry and Global Concern

Zelenskyy Condemns Russian Escalation as Severe Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned Russia’s use of an experimental ballistic missile in an attack on the city of Dnipro, calling it a “clear and severe escalation” in the ongoing war. He urged the international community to respond decisively, emphasizing that “pressure is needed” to force Russia into […]

UK Sanctions Isabel dos Santos and Ukrainian Oligarch Firtash in Anti-Corruption Crackdown

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos and Ukrainian oligarch Dmytro Firtash, freezing their UK-based assets as part of a crackdown on international corruption. The Labour government described the measures as the first step in fulfilling its promise to strengthen anti-corruption sanctions following the July elections. Foreign Secretary: Sanctions Will […]

US wants to see the human rights of the people of Bangladesh upheld

Dastagir Jahangir The United States of America emphasizes the importance of upholding human rights of the people of Bangladesh. Matthew Miller, the Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, reiterated this stance during a regular press briefing in Washington, D.C., in response to a journalist’s query. In the briefing, Matthew Miller was asked: “Do you have […]

Putin Confirms Russia Used New Ballistic Missile in Ukraine Strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed the use of a “new” intermediate-range ballistic missile in a strike on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, following hours of speculation about the weapon used. Speaking in a surprise national address, Putin described the missile as capable of traveling at speeds of “2.5-3 km per second.” This contradicts earlier […]

Newly Appointed Bangladesh Chief Election Commissioner Is a Son of Listed Collaborator

The newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner, A. M. M. Nasir Uddin, is the son of the late Taleb Ullah Master, a key leader of the Peace Committee during 1971. According to local witnesses, he was widely recognized as a listed collaborator (Razakar). Despite this background, Nasir, a known supporter of Jamaat-e-Islami, has been appointed to […]

Bangladeshi Man Arrested in New York for Illegal Streaming; Brother Wanted

A Bangladeshi man has been arrested in New York on charges of running an illegal online streaming service, while authorities are searching for his brother, who is also accused in the case. Noor Nabi Chowdhury, 56, was taken into custody on Tuesday and presented before the federal court in New York’s Western District. His brother, […]

China and Myanmar Dismantle Major Telecom Fraud Centers

Large-Scale Crackdown in Northern Myanmar Chinese and Myanmar law enforcement agencies have dismantled all large-scale telecom fraud operations in northern Myanmar, Chinese state media reported on Thursday. This follows a coordinated operation over the weekend that led to the arrest of more than 700 suspects. Arrests and Repatriation On November 17, authorities apprehended 763 Chinese […]

Netanyahu Slams ICC Arrest Warrant as ‘absurd’ Amid Gaza War Crime Allegations

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes during Israel’s Gaza campaign. The ICC alleges they knowingly deprived Gaza’s civilian population of essentials such as food, water, and medical supplies. Netanyahu’s office denounced the ruling as “absurd,” “anti-Semitic,” […]

Lebanon Pushes for Changes to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire Proposal

Faster Israeli Withdrawal and Right to Self-Defence Lebanon is seeking amendments to a U.S. ceasefire proposal to ensure a quicker withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon and to establish both parties’ rights to self-defence, a senior Lebanese official said on Thursday. Ongoing Negotiations with U.S. Mediator The proposed changes were discussed during meetings in […]